Difference btw micronutrients and macronutrients....

Micronutrients

Macronutrients

Required in minute quantities.

Required in large quantities.

Play a pivotal role in disease prevention.

Play a pivotal role in providing energy.

Deficiency of micronutrients can cause Anaemia, Scurvy, Goitre, etc.

Deficiency of macronutrients can cause protein-energy malnutrition, Kwashiorkor, marasmus, etc.

Excessive intake of Vitamins harms the liver, mild nerve damage, etc.

Excessive intake of macronutrients results in cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, etc.

Antioxidants, Minerals, and Vitamins are examples of macronutrients.

Proteins, fiber, carbohydrates, and fats are examples of micronutrients.

Micronutrients are mainly obtained from vegetables, fruits, cashews, eggs, all dairy products, etc.

Macronutrients are mainly obtained from legumes, beans, pulses, soy, tofu, cereals, potatoes, fish as nuts, oilseeds, milk, cheese, etc.

Their concentration is less than 1mg/gm.

Their concentration is equal to 1 mg or 1000 microgram.

Are found in a minute quantity in plants products.

Are found abundantly in all plants products.

They are trace elements.

They are major elements.

All micronutrients are minerals.

Includes both minerals and non-minerals.